The cold, wet, dark and dreary days of english winter are dawning upon us. We might be feeling down in the dumps, a bit depressed with the weather, and tired of how the days just seem roll on by. However, some of us might also be suffering from actual mental depression; emotions that can’t always be helped with a sunny day and …
Post Stroke Pilates
What is a stroke? A stroke is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. Most strokes are caused from a blockage/blood clot in the brain, some are caused by bleeding from the brain (haemorrhage). When blood is pumped around the brain correctly it supplies oxygen and nutrients needed to allow the body to function properly. When you have …
More of a balance…
One leg circle is one of the best pilates exercises for testing your core strength. The abs need to work hard to keep the shoulders and pelvis stable, despite the movement of the leg in the hip socket. One leg circle also tones and stretches the thighs. This is a focus exercise meaning, work the abdominals while keeping the Pilates principles of centering, …